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Hammerhead Shark Research Immersion Program: Experiential Learning Leads to Lasting Educational Benefits
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Handler, Alex; Duncan, Kanesa – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
High school students (n = 45) participated in a 5-day research immersion study on juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. Self-surveys were used to evaluate scientific concepts and skills taught during the program. There was a significant shift in students' perceived level of understanding for all categories of concepts…
Descriptors: Immersion Programs, Experiential Learning, High School Students, Surveys